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• Re: camper conversion other than Volkswagen
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Fri, 25 Mar 2011 18:12:30 -0700
  ...The newer ones have limited slip differentials and > four-wheel-drive options. Motorized seats, leather interiors, etc. > > I have only seen one of these...
• Re: Traction? Not very much
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Wed, 30 Dec 2009 12:55:16 -0500
  ...I am now committed to 'saving > up' > for a limited slip diff. > > I am a very good snow driver. I lived over 20 years...
• Re: Automatic transmission, WTF?
  Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
  Wed, 26 Aug 2009 11:54:00 -0700
  ...recently by German transaxle, who also > >> installed the Peloquin limited slip or torque biasing differential. The > >> transition between gears is much smoother now, and...
• Re: Automatic transmission, WTF?
  Historical mailing list - Jim Akiba
  Wed, 26 Aug 2009 15:02:42 -0400
  ...recently by German transaxle, who also >>>> installed the Peloquin limited slip or �torque biasing differential. The >>>> transition between gears is much smoother now, and...
• Re: Traction? Not very much
  Historical mailing list - Tom Buese
  Wed, 30 Dec 2009 11:08:06 -0700
  ...I am now committed to >> 'saving up' >> for a limited slip diff. >> >> I am a very good snow driver. I lived over 20 years...
• Re: Traction? Not very much; with help from the Tappet Bros.
  Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
  Wed, 30 Dec 2009 19:56:10 -0600
  ...I am now committed to 'saving up' >for a limited slip diff. > > I am a very good snow driver. I lived over 20 years...
• Re: camper conversion other than Volkswagen
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Palmer
  Sun, 27 Mar 2011 01:30:48 -0500
  ...The newer ones have limited slip differentials and four-wheel-drive options. Motorized seats, leather interiors, etc. > > I have only seen one of these...
• Re: Tranny musings (or, getting stuck on my lawn)
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 28 Aug 2014 17:57:25 -0400
  ...I have started investigating adding a limited slip or torque > biasing differential to the tranny when rebuilt, but the projected > cost is not encouraging...
• Re: Syncros. Positractions, Peloquins, and One Wheel Drives
  Historical mailing list - James
  Mon, 3 Feb 2014 20:46:36 -0500
  ...vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM > >> > >> Syncros and limited slip differentials really help in the snow and ice, > but most critical are the tires. True summer...
• Re: Fwd: Gear box oil - Redline MT90 or Swepco ?
  Historical mailing list - Mark Tuovinen
  Wed, 29 Aug 2012 23:15:20 -0800
  ...I > used a specific blend, a ratio dictated by my transmission guy, to get the > differential performance I wanted from the much modified limited...
• Re: Automatic transmission, WTF?
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
  Wed, 26 Aug 2009 15:17:32 -0700
  ...recently by German transaxle, who also > >> installed the Peloquin limited slip or� torque biasing differential. The > >> transition between gears is much smoother now, and...
• Re: VC Confusion
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 12 Jan 2004 22:43:51 -0500
  ...Think of the VC as a glorified limited slip differential. There is always some torque being applied to the front wheels. Now, for the...
• Re: Automatic transmission, WTF?
  Historical mailing list - miguel pacheco
  Wed, 26 Aug 2009 13:27:47 -0600
  ...recently by German transaxle, who also >>>>> installed the Peloquin limited slip or  torque biasing differential. The >>>>> transition between gears is much smoother now, and...
• Re: Automatic transmission, WTF?
  Historical mailing list - Marc Perdue
  Wed, 26 Aug 2009 23:42:20 -0400
  ...recently by German transaxle, who also >> >> installed the Peloquin limited slip or� torque biasing differential. The >> >> transition between gears is much smoother now, and...
• Re: Locking Differential[via LSMTP - see www.lsoft.com]
  Historical mailing list - Ken Hooper
  Fri, 21 Nov 1997 20:08:58 -0600
  ...LockRight!!!! I too thought it would be great to >have a limited slip diff and when it came time for a rebuild I opted...
• New VW Vans, more random ramblings.(longish).
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Tue, 1 May 2007 10:31:53 -0700
  ...The inertial sensor controlled some of the input to the PSD (computer controlled Limited slip differential) which 'self-tested' every start-up and disabled...
• Re: Traction? Not very much
  Historical mailing list - miguel pacheco
  Wed, 30 Dec 2009 11:20:35 -0700
  ...I am now committed to >>> 'saving up' >>> for a limited slip diff. >>> >>> I am a very good snow driver. I lived over 20 years...
• Re: Sportsmobile
  Historical mailing list - BRENT CHRISTENSEN
  Fri, 24 Mar 2000 11:25:21 -0800
  ...on. > 2) You can choose the type of transmission from limited slip > differentials to even a four wheel drive option (after market). > 3) Because...
• Re: Traction? Not very much
  Historical mailing list - Tom Buese
  Wed, 30 Dec 2009 11:39:33 -0700
  ...I am now committed to >>>> 'saving up' >>>> for a limited slip diff. >>>> >>>> I am a very good snow driver. I lived over 20 years...
• Re: Diff Locking Questions and Trip Report
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 20 Sep 1995 13:22:45 -0300
  ...From this, I assume that the central position on the >dash assembly is for a center differential lock, although I've never even >seen...
• Re: Syncros. Positractions, Peloquins, and One Wheel Drives
  Historical mailing list - SDF ( Scott Daniel Foss )
  Mon, 3 Feb 2014 21:50:02 -0800
  ...vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM >>>> >>>> Syncros and limited slip differentials really help in the snow and ice, >> but most critical are the tires. True summer...
• Re: camper conversion other than Volkswagen
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 25 Mar 2011 23:03:32 -0700
  ...The newer ones have limited slip differentials and > four-wheel-drive options. Motorized seats, leather interiors, etc. > > I have only seen one of these...
• Re: Syncros. Positractions, Peloquins, and One Wheel Drives
  Historical mailing list - JRodgers
  Tue, 4 Feb 2014 00:04:50 -0600
  ...vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM >>>>> >>>>> Syncros and limited slip differentials really help in the snow and >>>>> ice, >>> but most critical are the tires. True summer...
• Re: Syncros. Positractions, Peloquins, and One Wheel Drives
  Historical mailing list - James
  Tue, 4 Feb 2014 20:54:06 -0500
  ...vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM > >>>> > >>>> Syncros and limited slip differentials really help in the snow and ice, > >> but most critical are the tires. True summer...
• Re: Traction? Not very much
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Wed, 30 Dec 2009 14:15:30 -0800
  ...I am now committed to >>>>> 'saving up' >>>>> for a limited slip diff. >>>>> >>>>> I am a very good snow driver. I lived over 20 years...
• Re: Syncros. Positractions, Peloquins, and One Wheel Drives
  Historical mailing list - SDF ( Scott Daniel Foss )
  Mon, 3 Feb 2014 22:20:28 -0800
  ...vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM >>>>>> >>>>>> Syncros and limited slip differentials really help in the snow and >>>>>> ice, >>>> but most critical are the tires. True summer...
• Re: T3 syncro production
  Historical mailing list - Simon Glen
  Fri, 12 Jan 2001 10:25:10 +1000
  ...Having used a 1978 VW Westfalia with VW Option M-220 (limited slip differential) deep in the central Sahara, I thought this was the...
• Re: Syncros. Positractions, Peloquins, and One Wheel Drives
  Historical mailing list - James
  Thu, 30 Jan 2014 00:02:16 -0500
  Syncros and limited slip differentials really help in the snow and ice, but most critical are the tires. True summer tires are rarely used...
• Re: Syncros. Positractions, Peloquins, and One Wheel Drives
  Historical mailing list - SDF ( Scott Daniel Foss )
  Tue, 4 Feb 2014 20:04:47 -0800
  ...vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM >>>>>> >>>>>> Syncros and limited slip differentials really help in the snow and ice, >>>> but most critical are the tires. True summer...
• Traction? Not very much-I want a LSD and Go Claws (long)
  Historical mailing list - David Clarkson
  Thu, 31 Dec 2009 11:58:28 EST
  ...I am now committed to 'saving up' for a limited slip diff. I am a very good snow driver. I lived over 20 years...
• Re: automatic transmission replacement
  Historical mailing list - Troy
  Wed, 1 Jul 2009 19:14:09 -0800
  ...I will give a user report on the limited slip after I have a few miles logged. It'll be nice to have my...
• Re: Search for tires
  Historical mailing list - KIM BRENNAN
  Fri, 12 Feb 2021 23:14:24 -0500
  ...My 91 non-GL Syncro has the Limited Slip Locking Differential in the rear. So equipped with snow tires, it’s pretty hardy in...
• Re: 4th gear finally died (far from home)
  Historical mailing list - Vincent Dow
  Fri, 5 Sep 2014 14:42:53 -0400
  ...Think I'm going to pursue Limited Slip Differential, so I get some upgrade out of the project. Dude said he'd turn me...
• Re: 4th gear finally died (far from home)
  Historical mailing list - Roy Nicholl
  Fri, 5 Sep 2014 19:21:18 -0300
  ...The van has cost me very little these > last five years. > > Think I'm going to pursue Limited Slip Differential, so I get some...
• Re: 4th gear finally died (far from home)
  Historical mailing list - Vincent Dow
  Sat, 6 Sep 2014 01:11:27 -0400
  ...The van has cost me very little > these > > last five years. > > > > Think I'm going to pursue Limited Slip Differential, so I get some...
• Vanagon Production discontinued in South Africa
  Historical mailing list - Helmut Zeidler
  Fri, 3 May 2002 12:57:18 +0200
  ...Although these Kombi's were fitted with limited-slip differentials, the special equipment was not really necessary as they could tackle the inhospitable terrain...
• Re: ride height adjustment? (long post)
  Historical mailing list - Reinhard Vehring
  Sat, 18 Aug 2007 13:49:31 -0700
  ...Have you looked into a limited slip differential? That maybe a relatively simple upgrade if you want to maximise traction on the road. As...
• Re: sources for bus parts
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Tue, 09 Aug 94 20:26:35 CDT
  ...Box 15466 Lock-Right limited slip differential kit Long Beach, CA 90815 for Bus/Vanagon transmissions ($300+labor) (310) 598-2731 Type II Enterprises...
• Re: Conversion? JETTA ENGINE?? Now Some TDi Comments (Shortened Version)
  Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
  Mon, 4 Jan 2010 04:49:02 -0500
  ...While considering a solution I have also lusted after aposi-traction or limited slip differential. There is a possibleAmerican-made solution in the form...
• Re: Vanagon Production discontinued in South Africa
  Historical mailing list - Mark Dorm
  Sat, 4 May 2002 20:15:57 -0700
  ...Although these Kombi's were fitted with limited-slip <DIV></DIV>&gt; differentials, the special equipment was not really necessary as they could <DIV...
• for folks without gopher: some vw parts info & stuff
  Historical mailing list - J. Walker
  Wed, 21 Sep 94 08:40:47 CDT
  ...Box 15466 Lock-Right limited slip differential kit Long Beach, CA 90815 for Bus/Vanagon transmissions ($300+labor) (310) 598-2731 Type II Enterprises...
• re: What kind of bus do I have?
  Historical mailing list - Bob
  Mon, 6 Nov 1995 09:13:24 -0500
  ...261-264 M216 1.5-litre engine** 211-274 M220 limited slip differential 211-274 M221 High-roof delivery van with 213,214 sales...
• Re: Newbie question
  Historical mailing list - Gerald Skerbitz
  Fri, 5 May 1995 11:55:06 -0500 (CDT)
  ...Box 15466 Lock-Right limited slip differential kit Long Beach, CA 90815 for Bus/Vanagon transmissions ($300+labor) (310) 598-2731 Type II Enterprises...
• *very long* All you need to know on Synthetic oil
  Historical mailing list - Dan Houg
  Wed, 3 Apr 1996 16:32:53 CST6CDT
  ...Friction modifiers cause smooth take-up of Limited slip units. For track racing, FM is probably undesireable, and immediate take-up is more important...
• RE: Vanagon Parts Stores
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Thu, 02 May 96 09:12:31 CDT
  ...Box 15466 Lock-Right limited slip differential kit Long Beach, CA 90815 for Bus/Vanagon transmissions ($300+labor) (310) 598-2731 Type II Enterprises...